The life stories in this book are by people who, at some point in their lives, have been diagnosed with a mental illness which they have learned to deal with. They have found the courage to speak publicly about their experience in a world which is still prejudiced against people with mental illness. The book is a source of inspiration for anyone with mental illness and their family and friends, a unique teaching tool for people working in the mental health area, and a way of opening doors on mental illness and letting in some light, for us all.
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Dr Julie Leibrich from New Zealand has "gathered" 21 stories of recovery/discovery from mental health problems. The greatest strength of the book is that it manages to cover the range of mental health problems from anxiety and depression to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Additionally, the book covers a range of income and professional types. Even more of a bonus, the book is beautifully illustrated with a variety of photographic materials, ranging from pictures to certificates. The graphic design is excellent. While the book was published in 1999, I have recently used it as the course book for a set of recovery workshops. To my mind this book is a classic. I cannot think of a better text in the field of recovery. Highly recommended.
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I discovered this book from two different sources. First, it formed a major part of a review of the service user literature by Retta Andresen and her colleagues in Australia. Second, it was recommended by Dr Glenn Roberts in an e-interview in the Psychiatric Bulletin. I decided I had to buy it.
The book comprises 21 accounts of living with mental illness, including an account by the editor, Julie Liebrich. Participants "suffer" with the whole range of mental disorders from anxiety to psychosis. Their humanity stands out. The stories contained in the book are inspirational. An additonal feature is that the book is beautifully produced with plenty of photographs, many in colour and is beautifully illustrated. Glenn Roberts described it as the most influential book he's ever read. I now know why.
The editor talks about how mental illness can lead to discovery, about aspects of the self that individuals were perhaps not aware of before they became mentally ill. The current Zeitgeist in mental health services is Recovery, but for many this may be unrealistic. Discovery is an interesting alternative.
Having read thousands of books on mental illness and psychology over a 30 year period, I have to say that this book really is a gift. I certainly intend to make a "gift" of it to many people I work with and know.
The book comprises 21 accounts of living with mental illness, including an account by the editor, Julie Liebrich. Participants "suffer" with the whole range of mental disorders from anxiety to psychosis. Their humanity stands out. The stories contained in the book are inspirational. An additonal feature is that the book is beautifully produced with plenty of photographs, many in colour and is beautifully illustrated. Glenn Roberts described it as the most influential book he's ever read. I now know why.
The editor talks about how mental illness can lead to discovery, about aspects of the self that individuals were perhaps not aware of before they became mentally ill. The current Zeitgeist in mental health services is Recovery, but for many this may be unrealistic. Discovery is an interesting alternative.
Having read thousands of books on mental illness and psychology over a 30 year period, I have to say that this book really is a gift. I certainly intend to make a "gift" of it to many people I work with and know.
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Indeed a gift!
17 Mar 2000
By Sylvia Caras
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A collection of personal stories by diagnosed people from all walks of life who speak very freely about their experiences. Photographs, writing samples, beautifully produced, compelling content.
A Gift of Stories is an extraordinary gift! I was especially stuck by the caring in the photographs - I felt drawn to each and every author.
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